Ambulance has notified you of the imminent arrival of a 25-year-old man stabbed once in the epigastrium with a large knife. His field blood pressure is 75/50 mmHg.
Supine chest X-ray.
List four interventions you will prepare to perform. For each, state the clinical indication.
(Marked out of 4.0)
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A chest X-ray has been taken on arrival and is shown below. State your conclusion with three supporting radiographic abnormalities.
(Marked out of 4.0)
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No other injuries are identified. His vital signs are shown below. State four components of management.
(Marked out of 4.0)
| Finding |
Result |
| GCS |
13 (E3 V4 M6), agitated and uncooperative |
| Pulse |
140/min |
| Blood pressure |
70/40 mmHg |
| Respiratory rate |
40/min |
| Oxygen saturation |
99% on 15 L/min oxygen via non-rebreather mask |
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Total Score: 0 / 12
Percentage: 0%
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